I hate to discourage places from providing parking but,,,

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  1. Infosaur

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    IMG_1824.JPG IMG_1823.JPG I just took a dip in a pothole deeper than a swimming pool. WTF!?!

    Now I gotta deal with my boss and I'm wondering if I should call the cops to file a report?

    Dirt lot, full of puddles, but this one is almost/over 3' deep!
     
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    One word,goal
     
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    Is this a truckstop or what?
     
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    Put it in gear and drive it out.
    Or does the truck not have full locking differentials ?
     
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    Looks like that pothole ate up your front bumper and license plate as well.

    I generally avoid potholed dirt lots because you never know how deep they are when full of water, and when they aren't full of water you can still bottom out and break various under carriage parts on your tractor. Not worth the risk.
     
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    Call the cops for what? When your trailer starts disappearing stop and pull forward!!!
     
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    Call the cops? Now that's funny.
     
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    Drivers need to be aware of where they park at night
     
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    So where is this?
     
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    Just about anywhere across the US. I can think of lots like that I see about every day. Usually a spot of last resort for drivers who arrive in the middle of the night.
     
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